MISSING ARKANSAS GIRL LOCATED IN O'NEILL

(Courtesy of the Holt County Attorney's Office) Early Thursday morning, February 1, 2018, Holt County Sheriff’s Deputies and officers from the O’Neill Police Department, with the assistance of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and the Trumann, Arkansas, Police Department, located a sixteen year old female reported missing from Arkansas. Craig Gillum, a 52 year old Tennessee man, was arrested in connection with the case at the Elms Motel in O’Neill, NE on charges of Felony Child Abuse and Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor. Gillum is currently incarcerated in the Holt County Jail. This matter remains under investigation by the above agencies.

DOG IMPOUND FEE INCREASEOn January 8, 2018, at the regular meeting of the O’Neill City Council,a resolution was passed setting the Dog Impound Fees as follows: First Offense $75.00 per impound Second Offense $90.00 per impoundThird Offense $120.00 per impoundThe fees listed above are effective as of January 8, 2018.The O’Neill Police Department would like to remind thepublic to register their dogs at the O’Neill Police Department.Matthew OtteChief of Police

RABIES CERTIFICATES NEED TO BE ON FILE WITH THE O'NEILL POLICE DEPARTMENT

January 1, 2018​Effective August 3, 2010, the O’Neill City Council amended SECTION 2-301, (repealing “Dog Licenses”) of the O’Neill Municipal Code and in accordance with City Ordinance *2-301, it is unlawful to own a dog or dogs within the city limits of O’Neill without having a current rabies certificate on file with the O’Neill Police Department. Our records indicate you own a dog(s). If you still have your dog(s), please bring in a current rabies certificate for each dog in your possession. Remember, in order to remain in compliance, we must have a copy of the current rabies vaccination for our file, no dog license (tag) is required and there is no longer a fee. Failure to submit a current rabies certificate to our office may result in a citation. If you no longer have your dog(s), please contact us at (402) 336-1313. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.

SPECIFIC BREED ​REGISTRATION REQUIRED

January 1, 2018Effective December 5, 2016 the O’Neill City Council passed and approved Ordinance No. 1364 of the City of O'Neill Municipal Code, establishing regulations for annual registration and registration fees, spaying/neutering, micro-chipping and jurisdiction of specific breeds of dogs, including those currently residing within the City of O'Neill. Registration information is available at the O'Neill Police Department, 317 South 4th Street, O'Neill, Nebraska. Failure to complete the registration process may result in a citation. If you no longer have your dog(s), please contact us at (402) 336-1313. Your prompt response is greatly appreciated.

o'neill police department ​2017 annual activity report

Two Officers receive the American​Police Hall of Fame Life Saving Award

On 09-25-2017, two O’Neill Police Department officers were recognized and presented with the American Police Hall of Fame Life Saving Award. Sergeant Robert Jensen and K9 Officer John Wilson were presented with the award for their dedication to duty in responding to an emergency call for service involving a person in respiratory distress. In November, 2016, the Boyd/Holt E911 Dispatch Center received a 911 call from a female who was only able to advise the dispatcher she could not breathe and her name. The dispatcher paged for the O'Neill Rescue Unit and Sergeant Robert Jensen and K9 Officer John Wilson arrived on scene three minutes later. Sergeant Jensen and Officer Wilson began to assess the female’s condition. Sergeant Jensen and Officer Wilson witnessed the female’s condition begin to deteriorate quickly and observed her go unresponsive. Sergeant Jensen and Officer Wilson did not hesitate to begin CPR and continued with CPR until the female began to shallowly breathe on her own. The O'Neill Rescue Unit then arrived on scene and transported the female to Avera St. Anthony's Hospital. Due to Sergeant Jensen and Officer Wilson's rapid response time and lack of hesitation in assessing the situation and beginning CPR, the female recovered. The coordinated actions Sergeant Jensen and Officer Wilson took during one of their shifts in November, 2016 clearly saved a human life and are to be commended.Matthew OttePolice Chief

O'Neill Police Department launches body-worn camera program

09-25-2017 - The O’Neill Police Department is now utilizing Body-Worn Cameras as part of a Department of Justice federal grant which they received in September of 2016. The O’Neill Police Department was one of two agencies in Nebraska to receive the grant to either begin or supplement an existing Body-Worn Camera program. Over the past nine months O’Neill Police Department and City of O’Neill personnel worked closely with the Body-Worn Camera Training and Technical Assistance Team to develop a comprehensive policy which contains protocol detailing when the cameras are to be used, where and how it is stored, and when footage is available to the public. The O’Neill Police Department Body-Worn Camera policy is on record with the Nebraska Crime Commission. The purpose of the Body-Worn Camera is to protect the public, protect the officer, aid in evidence collection, and enhance transparency within the community. The cameras create an independent and objective record of interactions between law enforcement and the community and will be utilized as an additional resource used by the O’Neill Police Department to better serve our community. On Monday, September 25, 2017, all full time O’Neill Police Department Officers attended a training conducted by our Body-Worn Camera vendor. The training covered the camera specifications and operation, and utilization of the software, along with review of the department’s Body-Worn Camera policy. Each officer was assigned a Body-Worn Camera during the training and will be wearing the camera as a mandatory piece of equipment. If anyone has questions or would like additional information please contact Chief Matt Otte at (402) 336-1313.

Thank you Little Tots DAYCARE for inviting us to share some donuts and juice with the kids. We had a great time!

THANK YOU!August 17, 2017The O’Neill Police Department, in collaboration with O’Neill Public Schools, Holt County Emergency Management and North Central District Health Department hosted an Active Shooter Training scenario on Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at the O’Neill Public High School. Preparations for the exercise began in May and consisted of multiple meetings and tabletop discussions involving various agencies from Boyd and Holt Counties. The exercise began at 1:00 pm with a 911 call to the Boyd/Holt E911 Dispatch Center. Dispatch then contacted Law Enforcement and Fire/Rescue to respond. After the shooters were neutralized, Fire/Rescue personnel were able to triage, treat and transport the injured to Avera St. Anthony’s Hospital, and O’Neill Public Schools implemented their reunification procedures at this time. The exercise concluded at approximately 4:00 pm with a debriefing which followed. As a result of the training, our communities are better prepared for a mass casualty incident should one occur. The scenario was a success and an excellent opportunity for multiple agencies from our communities to work together. Everyone involved was able to learn from the experience. The O’Neill Police Department would like to thank the public for cooperating during this training exercise by allowing us to respond accordingly and for O’Neill Public Schools for allowing us to utilize their facility.​Thank you,Matthew OtteChief of Police

​Thank you to the participants:Boyd/Holt E911O’Neill Police DepartmentHolt County Sheriff’s OfficeAtkinson Police DepartmentBoyd County Sheriff’s OfficeBrown County Sheriff’s OfficeO’Neill Fire & RescueEwing Fire & RescuePage Fire & RescueAtkinson Fire & RescueStuart Fire & RescueBoyd County AmbulanceButte Fire DepartmentSpencer Fire & RescueHolt County Emergency ManagementNorth Central District Health DepartmentAvera St. Anthony’s HospitalO’Neill Public SchoolsSt. Mary’s SchoolsStudent and Adult ActorsThank you to all who worked in support of the exercise:KBRX RadioHolt County IndependentCity of O’Neill Street DepartmentNebraska Department of RoadsNETCOMM Inc.Nebraska State Patrol

PLEASE JOIN US! THANK YOU TO THE O'NEILL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ​FOR THE INVITE!

O'Neill Police Department TO Host Active Shooter Drill​

​ The O'Neill Police Department, Holt County Emergency Management, and NCDHD will host and engage in an active shooter drill at O'Neill Public Jr./Sr. High School on Tuesday, August 15, 2017, beginning at approximately 1:00 p.m. The O'Neill Police Department will be working in conjunction with the Holt County Sheriff's Office, Boyd/Holt E911 Dispatch Center, Atkinson Police Department, Boyd County Sheriff's Office, O'Neill Public School administration, staff and students, St. Mary's School administration, staff and students, Avera St. Anthony's Hospital, West Holt Hospital, fire and rescue departments from O'Neill, Atkinson, Ewing, Page, Chambers, Spencer, Stuart and Boyd County to conduct the mock event. The drill has been in planning stages for months and all aspects of the drill have been created to make it as realistic as possible. Please be advised that this event is only a drill and we want to inform everyone all safety precautions will be implemented. If you have any questions, please contact Chief Matt Otte, O'Neill Police Department, at 402-336-1313.

TRAFFIC STOP RESULTS IN RECOVERY OF STOLEN VEHICLE

July 25, 2017 - The O’Neill Police Department was involved in a stolen vehicle traffic stop on 07-23-2017. Investigator Rachel Kohlman with the O’Neill Police Department observed a vehicle entering O’Neill from the east which matched the description provided from an attempted theft in Antelope County. Antelope County Dispatch was notified earlier by a citizen of a black and silver 2000 Ford F-250 extended cab pickup with a male driver who allegedly attempted to take another vehicle in Orchard, Nebraska. The citizen was vigilant and obtained the license plate number from the vehicle. The plate on the Ford pickup came back as stolen. Investigator Kohlman stopped the vehicle at Cubby’s, located in O’Neill, Nebraska. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as Edwin Smith, aged 60, of Algonac, Michigan. Smith was taken into custody without incident and incarcerated at the Holt County Jail on charges of possession of stolen property, driving under the influence of alcohol, and driving under suspension. Smith also has charges pending in Antelope County. The O’Neill Police Department would like to thank the Holt County Sheriff’s Office, the Antelope County Sheriff’s Office, and A & J Tire and Auto Repair Towing service for their assistance, it was greatly appreciated.

Scam reported in the O'neill area

July 11, 2017 - The O’Neill Police Department has recently received multiple complaints concerning a scam involving a help wanted ad published in the help wanted section of local papers. The ad states a part time Clerical Assistant is needed and response and additional communications are all done through email and the employer gives the name Bill Williams in the correspondence. The email states you will be requested to shop for him, mail and packages will be forwarded to your address and all expenses will be covered. Due to the high number of scams plaguing our communities, the O’Neill Police Department would like to remind you to never provide personal or identifying information over the telephone or email, and never wire money requested over the phone, or in an e-mail, especially to a foreign address. If something seems suspicious or appears to be to good to be true it probably is. If you receive any calls or suspicious documents in the mail, please contact the O'Neill Police Department immediately.

2017 National Police Week Proclamation

​On Monday, May 15, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. there will be a proclamation read and signed by Mayor Bill Price in honor of National Police Week at the O'Neill City Office. If you would like to attend please come and join us.

MAY 19, 2017HONORING THE NATION'S FALLEN LAW ENFORCEMENT(READ MEMORIAL SPEECH FOR ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT HERE)

May 14-20, 2017 is National Police Week. In 2016, there were 145 officers who lost their life in the line of duty. To date this year there are 47 line of duty deaths, and many more officers who have sustained injuries while performing their duties. This week we spend time honoring those who have lost their lives while serving their communities. We pay tribute to these heroes as they made the ultimate sacrifice while serving the communities they held dear. We also pay tribute to the families of those fallen officers. This week we shall pay tribute to 4 fallen officers from Holt County. Each day we will conduct a wreath laying ceremony on the front lawn area of the Holt County Courthouse in O'Neill, Nebraska. Once the short ceremony of the wreath presentation is complete the officer will stand until 1:00 p.m. in honor of that officer and their family.​ We will also broadcast live on Facebook each day for the wreath presentation. The schedule is listed below. We hope some of you are able to make it. If not you can see our post each day here on Facebook.

Arrest made after pursuit

April 19, 2017The O'Neill Police Department was involved in a vehicular pursuit on April 18, 2017. Sgt. Robert Jensen with the O'Neill Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a moving violation when the vehicle began to flee. The vehicle drove through fields and eventually ended up stuck in a creek northeast of O'Neill. The driver of the vehicle identified as Amos Mosel, age 31, of Aurora, Nebraska, then exited the vehicle and ran, he was found hiding in the grass. Mosel was allegedly armed with a handgun and was apprehended by Chief Matt Otte and Sheriff Ben Matchett without incident. Mosel was incarcerated at the Holt County Jail with multiple charges pending involving several jurisdictions.The O'Neill Police Department would like to thank the Holt County Sheriff's Office, the Atkinson Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, the O'Neill Fire Department, and A & J Tire & Auto Repair Towing Service for their assistance, it was greatly appreciated.Matthew OtteChief of Police

NEBRASKA CRIME STOPPERS OFFERING REWARD FOR THEFT FROM ST. PATRICK’S CATHOLIC CHURCH IN O’NEILL, NEBRASKA (Courtesy of KBRX Radio)APRIL 10, 2017 A reward has been offered for information which will lead to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the theft of the Luna and relic of St. Patrick of Ireland from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in O’Neill, Nebraska. The O’Neill Police Department is investigating the theft from St. Patrick’s Catholic Church where the Luna, which contains the relic of St. Patrick of Ireland, was taken from inside the Church. The relic is a small piece of red cloth with a small piece of bone from St. Patrick. On the relic is a small label stating “St. Patricius.” The Luna and relic were noticed missing on 02-08-2017. The Luna was taken from the reliquary, which contains the monstrance, which held the Luna. If you have any information, please call the Nebraska Crime Stoppers Hotline at 800-422-1494 Or you can report this crime from your computer or smartphone, through the Nebraska Crime Stoppers webpage atwww.nebraskacrimestoppers.com, by simply clicking on the tab, “Leave a Tip.” By utilizing a crime stoppers program in your area, you can remain anonymous and you may be eligible for reward money if the information given leads to an arrest or conviction.

* TRAILER HAS BEEN RECOVERED CHARGES ARE PENDING *

STOLEN TRAILER03-21-2017Stolen between 17:30 on 03-20-2017 and 08:00 on 03-21-2017, from K & K Welding Shop, located in O'Neill, Nebraska, a black 6 ½’x10’ flatbed homemade utility trailer with a wooden 2”x6” pine plank deck.Contact the O'Neill Police Department at (402)336-1313 if you have information regarding this incident.

* VEHICLE HAS BEEN RECOVERED *

STOLEN VEHICLE03-24-2017In the late evening of 03-23-17 or early morning hours of 03-24-17, a 1999 Green Mercury Sable GS, 4 door, was stolen from the area of 1st and Grant Street. The license plate is 63A383.Should anyone have any information regarding this case, please contact the O'Neill Police Department.

Photo is not the actual vehicle

PRESS RELEASE 3-01-2017The O’Neill Police Department has recently received multiple complaints concerning a scam involving EBay motors. The scam involves the advertisement of a camper trailer for sale and “EBay motors” requires the buyer to purchase One Vanilla cards as a payment method. The One Vanilla cards are then supposed to be used to pay EBay itself. When using EBay, the buyer never pays EBay directly, rather any payments for merchandise will be paid directly to the seller/vendor. Due to the high number of scams plaguing our communities, the O’Neill Police Department would like to remind you to never provide personal or identifying information over the telephone, and never wire money requested over the phone, or in an e-mail, especially to a foreign address. If something seems suspicious or appears to be to good to be true it probably is. If you receive any calls or suspicious documents in the mail, please contact the O'Neill Police Department immediately.Matthew OtteChief of Police